This project will evaluate several design options for pedestrian, bicycle and streetscape enhancements on both sides of McLoughlin Boulevard (also known as OR99E) between 10th Street and tumwata village.
The project aims to overcome the challenges of establishing connections between downtown Oregon City and the Willamette River. The project will improve infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit users, eliminating substandard and unsafe transportation caused by fast-moving traffic, all without removing any lanes of traffic relied upon by thousands of motorists a day.
The selected design will enhance Oregon City's tourism, economic, and community development goals by envisioning a new community facility that enhances pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, improves downtown's relationship with the Willamette River, and links to current and future river access routes.
The December virtual open house will allow the community to learn about the project and provide feedback on alignment options.
The McLoughlin Boulevard Enhancements Project is the last and most complex phase of the City's McLoughlin Boulevard Enhancement Plan, which has been in progress for the past 20 years. The Plan's final phase has proven to be the most challenging, as it is intertwined with the McLoughlin Boulevard viaduct and will need to cross the historic Arch Bridge.
Community members can access the virtual open house by visiting the project website at https://bit.ly/McLoughlinBlvd3.
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